Korea

“Benefit all mankind” is South Korea motto. It means which is a selfless motto for a people who had suffered from being under a communism no less than 60 years ago. Once the cease fire cleared somewhat between North and South Korea they began to rise from their situation with nothing and became the proud country that it is today. With its fast growing economy and large technology industries throughout Asia it’s one of the few Asian countries predominate countries that is developed and stable. It…

North Koreans are embedded with the fascist policies of their leader Kim Jong-un. There is absolutely no freedom within North Korea and being a citizen of his regime. The lives of these people are being harmed every single day due to the policies of the regime. No internet, prison camps, public executions, and food shortages are just to name a few. The country of North Korea has been faced with scrutiny and allegations regarding the mistreatment of their own citizens. According to Kim…

In the northern portion of the Korean Peninsula, bordering the Korean Bay and Sea of Japan, North Korea makes up for more than half of the entire area. Twenty percent larger than South Korea, at 46,540 square miles, it is comparable to the size of Mississippi. The vast majority of the land consists of mountains and narrow valleys, making it so only about one-fourth of the country to has inhabitants. Due to the deforestation of the land for agricultural purposes, it is becoming more and more…

South Korea South Korea was once one of the poorest country in its region, its development over the past fifty years is remarkable considering its dark history. The peninsula, that was once a part of the Japanese Empire became the property of The Soviets and The Americans after World War ll. The possession of this country between these two opposing world forces only laid the foundation for further conflict. With The Soviets believing in Communism and the Americans practicing Capitalism…

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), most commonly referred to as North Korea, and is today seen as one of the greatest threats to world peace. With an arsenal that has grown substantially within the past decade, North Korea’s ‘military first’ policy has challenged the socialist ideology of a classless society. Empowering military leaders and provoking surrounding nations into regarding North Korea as an influential authority. In order to understand this authoritarian regime, that…

down from generation to generation, from grandfather to grandson. Even their religion is controlled; religious groups are sponsored by the government, but only to provide a sense of religious freedom. North Korea is located in between China and the lower half of the peninsula, South Korea. The terrain consists of hills and mountains divided by deep valleys. Only about 8 to 10 cities actually have the everyday necessities, the rest is undeveloped or in most cases untouched. Only the high…

At the dawn of the 20th century, Korea experienced dramatic transformations in countless aspects such as politics, economy, and international affairs. Under the imperialist Japan’s coercion to adopt the Kanghwa Treaty, Korea had no choice but to open its doors to the outside world in February 1876. Behind this seemingly profitable arrangement for Korea lied Japan’s intention to take absolute control over its colony. Although the treaty provided Korean merchants with an open access to the global…

In the midst of the 19th century, Korea was regarded by westerners as the Hermit Kingdom. In similar vein as their close neighbors to the east, Japan, who practiced Sakoku, or Isolation, Korea emulated a similar isolation. Though Korea was highly strict and in constant refusal for having any form of dialogue with westerners, they still maintaining relationships with China as a tributary state and friendly relations with Japan at the time. Though, there were some Koreans like Yi Hangno, a fierce…

Buddhists receptacles have dated back to the late fourth century, and in about three centuries later, the same relics have been found in Korea. These receptacles are Buddhist Reliquaries, or more specifically Sarira caskets which are “relics of the historical Buddha.” (Herzog, Royal Ontario Museum Site). Buddhist Reliquaries from China, that have influenced Korea, demonstrate the important use of art and trade to impact art styles, form new religious systems…

anything that is considered obscene in a country. Most motivations for censorship can be for the benefit of a nation, government, or the ruler themselves. In North Korea, there is plenty of things that are censored and mostly for the sole purpose of being in control of the people of North Korea. As the world may be aware, North Korea has their own firmly controlled intranet called "Kwangmyong,” although to regime elites. In recent years, intranet access has been extended to some elite…